Which statement best explains Ewen's use of the phrase "obliteration of the factory" in the context of the passage?

Ewen's use of the phrase "obliteration of the factory" in the context of the passage highlights the notion that industrial jobs are increasingly becoming invisible or obscured from public recognition. This phrase suggests a sense of erasure or diminished visibility of traditional factory settings where industrial work typically took place. The focus is on the disconnect between the public perception of industrial jobs and the reality of their existence.

When jobs are "hidden from public view," it emphasizes the societal shift away from acknowledging or understanding the significance of these jobs in the economy and culture. This representation aligns with broader themes in the passage, contrasting the visibility, significance, and transformation of production environments over time. The other options, while they may reflect relevant aspects of industrial jobs, do not encapsulate the specific connotation of invisibility and lack of public awareness that the phrase "obliteration of the factory" represents.